Babolat
Storm
The Babolat Storm 2023 combines a teardrop shape with fiberglass and carbon at an entry price of 110 euros. What do the early indications suggest?
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Comfortable • Forgiving • Forgiving
The Babolat Storm 2023 positions itself as an accessible all-round racket with a teardrop shape, fiberglass face and EVA core. At 345 grams with medium balance, it appears aimed at players seeking an even mix of control and power. Based on early indications and limited sources, we try to paint a cautious picture.
The Babolat Storm 2023 has a teardrop shape, a choice generally intended to balance power and control. It weighs 345 grams with medium balance, suggesting a reasonably even weight distribution. The profile is 38 millimetres thick, placing it around the middle of the range for padel rackets.
The face consists of fiberglass, a material known for its soft touch and shock-absorbing properties. The core is EVA, a firmer foam intended to offer direct contact and good control. The frame is carbon fiber, adding stiffness and stability to the construction. With a price of 110 euros, Babolat positions this racket in the accessible segment.
What you will notice as a player
The racket helps in defense: a calm swing sends balls off the glass deep again.
A balanced racket that responds predictably in most situations.
No pronounced weakness, but no single shot where the racket particularly stands out either.
Which shots are affected most?
| Situation | What will you notice? |
|---|---|
| Defense | Plenty of help: the low balance and generous sweet spot return balls off the glass calmly and deep. |
| Volley | Crisp and agile: aiming feels effortless and late adjustments remain possible. |
| Bandeja | Easy to control: the ball stays reasonably low and predictable. |
| Vibora | It works, but speed and bite must mostly come from your own technique. |
| Smash | Enough power, but you still need to put considerable effort into the swing. |
| Block | Stable: the racket is ready in time and returns the ball with control. |
| Off-center ball | Reasonably forgiving: outside the sweet spot you lose some speed, while accuracy is largely maintained. |
This racket suits a broad range of players.
Well suited to
Less suited to
This racket is likely to suit you if you…
have a sensitive arm and need cushioning
want more comfort and cushioning
are often a little late on fast balls
want an agile, fast racket
This racket may disappoint if you…
want a very direct, crisp feel
You will probably appreciate this racket if you…
- •play often at the net and like quick hands;
- •want a racket that helps in defense;
- •want a balanced racket that handles every shot;
You may run into limitations if you…
- •want a pronounced specialist rather than an all-round racket;
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Indicatieve marktprijs
€110 ·